Customers often highlight the excellent gameplay and immersive story of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II, praising the smooth and improved gameplay experience compared to previous versions. The portability of the Switch version is also frequently lauded, allowing players to enjoy these classic RPGs on the go. However, some users mention challenges adapting to the control scheme.
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Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Some of the best RPGs of all time, now portable
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn are two of the greatest RPGs ever created. They have believable characters, a captivating story, and unique atmosphere that has captivated players for over two decades. For the first time, the games are now available to play on consoles. I'm very excited that these games are now available on console since I can play them wherever I want, without resorting to using an iPad or smartphone. Having Baldur's Gate on a cartridge is a great feeling as a collector, and having one of the best RPGs ever wherever I want is awesome. I would recommend the games in terms of story to anyone, although the gameplay may be slightly dated for some people's standards.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great game!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I beat the first game a long time ago on the computer. It was good. I played the second game on mobile. It was good too. Nothing beats this one disk combination. The games are great from the beginning of the game. The changing story feature is great. Nice to have on the Nintendo Switch Lite.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A perfect port
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I loved this game when i was younger, and this is a perfect port of it to the switch. It runs smoothly, and easily. I was worried it would be hard to play without a mouse, and it is not. The same great Baldur's Gate it was, available on the go! Also, I forgot how HARD the game is!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Two classics, in one set. On the go.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Two classic games on the go. Deep engaging story, complex combat.
The hours you can lose playing these games and exploring the world or engage in the epic battle surrounding the children of a dead god.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Controls
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
a fun dnd experience
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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For an old game that got enhanced the graphics still don't look great and the controls are very archaic. the ai companions aren't very good either but it is a good start for a dnd experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Game, Portability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
excellent d&d
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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excellent dungeons & dragons game. now that it is portable, it's even better & plays well on the go.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Classic RPG rereleased for a modern system!
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BG 1 and 2 were some of my favorite PC games growing up but to have them on my Switch is pretty awesome.
The stories have held up well, the graphics are mediocre at best. Regardless, a fun game that you can sink hours into and enjoy - if you like nostalgia, I’d recommend picking up a copy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Controls
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
True classics in every way but better left to PC
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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These 2 classic games in one package are well worth the price, but the controls on console are very clunky. If you have no other way to play them, the are well worth the price but if you have the choice, the PC versions are the way to go.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great game!
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
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I used to play baldur's gate as a kid! Glad I could take this along with me anywhere with my switch to enjoy. Great RPG/Dungeon crawler with upgrades and abilities. Alot you can do in the game and customize.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for old school gamers
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Not for those who are not into 90s point and click RPGs unless you are willing to try the genre. If this is your style, then there is nothing better. Especially on the go. Hundreds of hours of fun
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An excellent throwback!
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All of the original Baldur’s Gate content now packaged up for the Switch to take on the go! It’s a really nice compilation with no noticeable issues that I could find while playing. Enjoy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Balders gate - Nintendo Switch
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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We have played the Balder Gate series for the PS2. We were very excited to see this game for the Nintendo Switch. We have had fun traveling down memory lane playing this game. very well done.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Old school gaming at its best.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Bought this during Christmas for $30. If you are a fan of the original series then you will love the remake. Great to have it on the go except that the writing is really small.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tons of classic game in such a small package.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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There is so much to do in the two games included, along with all the later expansion content that came out over the years. Baldur's Gate is one of the most influential RPGs, specifically a CRPG, and led to style of storytelling and party building that would come to find in the games from Bioware. Despite it's age, you can really feel the influence. Be warned, the game is EXTREMELY open about all the things you can do, to an overwhelming degree. You make the choice to do or not do something, or allow someone new into your party, without any context for what you could miss out on down the line.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Classic Fans Rejoice
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Baldur's Gate is an old franchise and is still receiving love in 2K19. Excellent collection.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Port
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Old Time Gaming
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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These games are certainly showing their age, but porting them to the Switch means a whole new generation can discover them.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great old style RPG!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was one of my favorite games on the PC when it came out. The game play is much smoother and faster and relatively easier than using the mouse on the pc.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great on PC, Better on Switch
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I loved this game when it game out on pc, put having it portable makes it even funner. Great game for a classic gamer, perfect for the holidays.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Game
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Old school cool
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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This game takes patience but I’ve dived into it and am really enjoying. Definitely requires some RPG knowledge and is not good for beginners.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Two RPG Classics
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These faithful ports of PC RPG classics have been given an excellent control scheme that makes combat fluid and traversing menus a breeze.